Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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About Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ PBR is an evergreen shrub valued for its compact upright growth habit and seasonal foliage colour variation. The narrow leathery leaves develop tones of green, bronze, and burgundy through cooler conditions, while the dense branching structure provides reliable year-round form suitable for formal and contemporary landscapes.

It performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, adapting well to coastal exposure, urban conditions, and a broad range of soil types once established. Suited to temperate, subtropical, and coastal climates, this variety develops good drought tolerance and dependable low-maintenance performance. Regular light pruning encourages denser foliage presentation where formal structure is required.

They look excellent when used for low hedging, borders, feature planting, and courtyard landscapes where compact evergreen structure and seasonal foliage colour are required. This variety is commonly specified for contemporary residential gardens, formal planting schemes, and commercial landscape applications.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m - 2m

Mature Width: 80cm - 1.5m

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine is expected to grow 15cm - 35cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine frost tolerant?

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ produces small inconspicuous flowers during the warmer months, occasionally followed by decorative fruit on mature plants. While flowering is subtle, the plant is primarily valued for its colourful foliage tones and dense evergreen growth habit.

Native Information

Is Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine an Australian Native? No

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine is Native to Derived from Asian Podocarpus macrophyllus breeding and ornamental foliage selections.

Wildlife Value

Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year. The compact branching habit also contributes to biodiversity within ornamental and screening landscape settings.

Sunlight Information

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Mood Ring Buddhist Pine

Genus: Podocarpus

Botanical Species: macrophyllus cultivar

Family: Podocarpaceae

Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ PBR

Landscape Uses

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine works in an:

Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Use fertile free-draining soil conditions.
Water regularly during establishment.
Mulch to maintain moderate soil moisture.
Prune lightly to maintain dense compact growth if required.

Feature Planting: 0.8m - 1.2m
Hedging: 1m
Screening: 1m - 1.5m
Avenue Planting: NA – Not typically used

Water deeply during extended dry periods while establishing.
Trim lightly to maintain formal shape if desired.
Feed during spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser if necessary.

Loam soils: Provides balanced moisture retention and aeration.
Sandy soils: Supports reliable drainage and coastal adaptability.
Rich organic soils: Encourages denser foliage growth and healthier structure.

Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ – Mood Ring Buddhist Pine is expected to grow 15cm - 35cm per year under suitable conditions.

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Sydney & Central Coast
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Mood Ring’ shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage colour and overall vigour.